May 24 — Personnel Officer's Day: history, traditions, congratulations

Twice a year, Russia celebrates the professional holiday of specialists who deal with personnel—related issues - HR Officer's Day. Izvestia tells about its history and traditions, and also shares congratulations for the culprits of the celebration.

When is HR Officer's Day in 2025: the history of the holiday

HR Worker's Day is an unofficial holiday. It was established in 2005 on the initiative of the All-Russian Personnel Congress. The idea of the celebration was warmly welcomed by the professional community, but there were discrepancies about its date. As a result, two HR Days appeared on the Russian calendar. The first is celebrated on May 24, and the second on October 12.

The Spring Personnel Officer's Day was established in memory of the signing in 1835 of the decree "On the relationship between the owners of factory establishments and the working people who enter them for hire" — the first document in the Russian Empire regulating relations between the employer and employees at the state level. It is believed that this event marked the beginning of the personnel business in our country.

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The Autumn Cadre Day is timed to coincide with another historical event: on October 12, 1918, the People's Commissariat of the RSFSR certified the "Instructions on the organization of the Soviet Workers' and Peasants' Militia," which contained recommendations on the selection of employees. It was in the militia that the first personnel departments in the country were formed. Subsequently, this practice was extended to all other services and organizations.

Traditions of HR Officer's Day on May 24

Since there is no single date, companies independently decide when to celebrate HR Officer's Day based on their capabilities and work schedule.

Corporate parties, feasts and team building events are traditionally held in honor of the holiday. Managers and colleagues congratulate staff members, give them symbolic gifts — small bouquets, stationery, mugs and shoppers with the company's logo, etc. In some organizations, personnel officers are given bonuses, awards and diplomas.

Seminars, thematic meetings and other events are also held during the holiday, during which specialists can exchange experiences, discuss the latest changes in personnel issues and current industry problems.

What a career employee does — what you need to know about the profession

A human resources worker, or HR specialist, is a person who is engaged in the search for new employees, as well as conducts document management related to personnel. It is he who draws up a schedule of vacations, business trips, decrees and sick days, creates job descriptions, organizes employee training, prepares documents for hiring, dismissal and transfer to a new position.

Depending on the requirements of the company's management, the tasks of a staff member can be expanded. For example, some managers want HR managers to also support employee motivation and the emotional climate within the team.

In addition, the personnel officer must constantly update his knowledge of the rules of document management and understand the intricacies of labor legislation, since for some categories of employees (doctors, teachers, law enforcement officers), etc. there are special conditions for retirement, as well as the provision of vacations and additional payments.

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To become a career employee, you need a higher education diploma. The most relevant specialties will be law or human resources management. However, if you have the appropriate experience and knowledge, employees with a different education can also take up the position of personnel officer.

Among the personal qualities that a good HR manager should possess are stress tolerance, attentiveness, responsibility, the ability to communicate with people and resolve labor conflicts.

Congratulations on the Personnel Officer's Day on May 24

On HR Officer's Day, congratulations are accepted by all personnel specialists. Traditionally, professional success, grateful colleagues, high incomes and personal happiness are wished on the holiday. Here are some examples:

"Congratulations on the Personnel Officer's Day! I wish you an easy working day, positivity, good mood and career growth. May your work always be appreciated, and an atmosphere of camaraderie and mutual understanding reign in the office!"

"Dear personnel officers, we sincerely congratulate you on your professional holiday! Thank you for helping the team stay friendly, supporting veterans of our business and attracting new specialists. We wish you good health, fruitful work process and family well-being!"

"Happy Personnel Officer's Day! I wish you dedication, insight, patience, business intuition and worthy candidates for interviews. May the work bring joy, inspiration and satisfaction!"

Earlier, Izvestia reported on the history and traditions of celebrating Inventory Day.